Cockatoo, Queensland — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Cockatoo, in the Banana Shire local government area.
| Locality | Cockatoo |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Banana Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Remote Australia |
| Latitude | -25.64967 |
| Longitude | 150.29139 |
| Area | 792.4 km² |
| Postcode | 4419 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 339 km northwest |
Cockatoo is a locality in the Banana Shire local government area of Queensland, Australia. The locality covers an area of 792.4 km². It lies approximately 339 km northwest of Brisbane. Cockatoo is located at 25.6497°S, 150.2914°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4419. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Remote Australia.
Cockatoo lies in a landscape shaped by the patient weathering of ancient rock, where the rich, red earth rises and falls in a gentle swell under a vast, often brilliant sky. It lies 241.3 km west of Maryborough, QLD (from Maryborough, QLD: bearing 266°T), and is situated 40.3 km east of Taroom. The vegetation here speaks of resilience, a patchwork of hardy eucalypts and scrub that clings to the contours of the land, their leaves catching the light in a thousand shifting shades of green and grey. The air, particularly in the early mornings, carries a dry, clean scent, tinged with the subtle perfume of eucalyptus, and the silence is profound, broken only by the rustle of unseen creatures or the distant cry of a bird. Evenings bring a softening of the harsh light, the horizon bleeding into hues of apricot and violet, a quiet spectacle that settles over the land like a comforting blanket.
The story of Cockatoo is one of enduring connection to the soil, a history deeply rooted in the agricultural pursuits that have sustained its people for generations. This is a place where the rhythm of the seasons dictates the pace of life, where the cultivation of crops, particularly the sweet, sun-ripened fruit that gives the region its name, forms the backbone of the local economy. Generations of families have worked this land, their efforts etched into the very character of Cockatoo, fostering a quiet pride and a practical understanding of the challenges and rewards of rural life. While the broader Banana Shire may boast diverse industries, Cockatoo itself remains a testament to the enduring strength of its agricultural heritage, a place where the bounty of the earth is harvested with care and a deep respect for the land.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Cockatoo, Queensland with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Cockatoo, in the Banana Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Cockatoo includes the postcode (4419), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Banana Shire), with an ABS remoteness classification of Remote Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Cockatoo is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |